BS 3243:1990
Superseded
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Specification for hand-operated chain blocks
Hardcopy , PDF
01-03-2006
English
29-06-1990
Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Construction
4 Performance
5 Classification and selection of safe working load
6 Certificate of test and examination
7 Marking
Appendices
A Classification
B Information to be supplied with the enquiry or order
C Recommendations for the care and safe use of chain
blocks
D Torque limiting device
Tables
1 Proof loads
2 Safe working load of chain blocks
3 States of loading of mechanisms
4 Classification of chain blocks
Figures
1 Chain block components and dimensional definitions
Requirements for chain blocks to ensure safety in use. Includes performance testing and marking and a system of classification based on ISO 4301.
| Committee |
MHE/3/-/6
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 87/72610 DC, 94/708276 DC and BS 3243(1973) (07/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| ISO 8539:2009 | Forged steel lifting components for use with Grade 8 chain |
| ISO 4301:1980 | Lifting appliances Classification |
| BS 4942-1:1981 | Short link chain for lifting purposes Specification for general conditions of acceptance |
| BS 6521:1984 | Guide for proper use and maintenance of calibrated round steel link lifting chains |
| ISO 7597:2013 | Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, grade 8 |
| BS 4942-6:1981 | Short link chain for lifting purposes Specification for grade T (8) calibrated chain |
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